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Psychedelics, Cannabis Show Promise in End-of-Life Care, But More Research Needed on the Risks

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The biggest challenge is understanding how cannabis laws in particular apply to pain and symptom management in end-of-life care, according to Jennifer Moore Ballentine, CEO of the Coalition for Compassionate Care of California. He is also CEO of California-based Stone Mountain Medical Associates, Inc.

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Enhabit Appoints General Counsel; The Denver Hospice Gets New Medical Director

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The Denver Hospice Appoints New Medical Director. The Denver Hospice recently tapped Dr. Robert Howe as its new medical director following the retirement of Dr. Shirlee Turner after 11 years of service at the company. Raj Hiranandani, expanding its medical services team amid growth.

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Voices: ??Dr. Khai Nguyen, National Medical Director, Geriatrician, CHAP

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In this Voices interview, Hospice News sits down with Dr. Khai Nguyen , National Medical Director, Geriatrician for CHAP, to talk about the age-friendly care movement. All of it has shaped who I am today, and these experiences help me better empathize with people as patients in the community care setting.

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Guaranteed Taps SVP of Strategic Growth; Nurses Step Into C-Suite at Hospice of the Piedmont, Hudson Valley Hospice

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Previously, he was head of growth at Mavencare, and served in sales manager and director roles at Hometeam from 2013 to 2016. Guaranteed Health is redefining the end-of-life-care experience by building a-first-of-its-kind technology and AI-enabled platform that supports patients, caregivers, providers and payers.

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How Hospices Can Improve Health Equity for Rural-Based LGBTQ+ Seniors

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Aging LGBTQ+ populations have few options for quality end-of-life care – particularly those in rural areas – and hospices are ramping up efforts to reach them. She also serves as medical director of palliative care at the nonprofit organization. “I Nurses have a right to speak out.

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More Medical Schools Investing in Palliative Care Education

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The interdisciplinary program is open to all New Mexico primary care and specialty care providers, chaplains, social workers, and virtually “anyone involved in palliative and end-of-life care,” said university representatives. Piromalli is also co-medical director of Project ECHO.

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Hospices, Health Systems Expand Pediatric Palliative Care, Hit Staffing Barriers

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Another consideration is the number of health care workers who believe they have the personal resilience to care for children who are suffering or dying. West Virginia-based Hospice of the Panhandle is growing its pediatric palliative care program. Hospices are also stepping up.